Gas Pressure; Gas Valve - Rheem RGRK SERIES Installation Instructions Manual

use a pipe compound resistant to the
action of liquefied petroleum gases on
all threaded connections.
IMPORTANT: When making gas pipe
connections, use a back-up wrench to
prevent any twisting of the main gas
valve and manifold. Do not
overtighten gas valve on pipe.
Any strains on the gas valve can
change the position of the gas orifices
in the burners. This can cause erratic
furnace operation.
IMPORTANT: Do not run a flexible
gas connector inside the furnace. The
gas pipe gasket in the cabinet does
not seal around a flexible gas line.
If local codes allow the use of a
flexible gas appliance connector,
always use a new listed connector.
Do not use a connector which has
previously serviced another gas
appliance. Massachusetts law
requires that all flexible connectors be
less than 36".
It is important to have all openings in
the cabinet burner compartment
sealed for proper furnace operation.
IMPORTANT: ENSURE that the
furnace gas valve not be subjected to
high gas line supply pressures.
DISCONNECT the furnace and its
individual manual gas stop from the
gas supply piping during any pressure
testing that exceeds 1/2 PSIG. (3.48
kPa).

GAS PRESSURE

Natural gas supply pressure should
be 5" to 10.5" w.c. LP gas supply
This pressure must be maintained
pressure should be 11" to 13" w.c.
with all other gas-fired appliances in
operation.
The minimum gas supply pressure to
the gas valve for proper furnace input
adjustments is 5" w.c. for natural gas,
however 6" to 7" is recommended.
The minimum gas supply pressure is
11" w.c. for LP gas.
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 2000 FT
REQUIRE THAT THE FURNACE
CAUTION
INPUT RATING BE ADJUSTED AND
THAT THE SIZE OF THE BURNER
ORIFICES BE RE-CALCULATED
BASED ON ELEVATION AND GAS
HEATING VALUE. THE BURNER
ORIFICES MAY (OR MAY NOT)
NEED TO BE CHANGED. SEE THE
SECTION TITLED "HIGH ALTITUDE
INSTALLATIONS"OF THIS BOOK
FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
NEVER PURGE A GAS LINE INTO
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TABLE 6
NATURAL GAS PIPE CAPACITY TABLE (CU. FT./HR.)
Capacity of gas pipe of different diameters and lengths in cu. ft. per hr. with pressure drop of 0.3 in. and specific
gravity of 0.60 (natural gas).
Nominal
Iron Pipe
Size, Inches 10 20
1/2 132 92
3/4 278 190
1 520 350
1-1/4 1,050 730
1-1/2 1,600 1,100
After the length of pipe has been determined, select the pipe size which will provide the minimum cubic feet per hour
required for the gas input rating of the furnace. By formula:
Cu. Ft. Per Hr. Required
The gas input of the furnace is marked on the furnace rating plate. The heating value of the gas (BTU/FT
determined by consulting the local natural gas utility or the LP gas supplier.
FIGURE 36
TYPICAL GAS VALVE

GAS VALVE #60-101921-02

GAS CONTROL
SWITCH
INLET
PRESSURE
TAP
WARNING
THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER.
NEVER USE MATCHES, FLAME OR
ANY IGNITION SOURCE FOR
CHECKING LEAKAGE. FAILURE TO
ADHERE TO THIS WARNING CAN
CAUSE A FIRE OR EXPLOSION
RESULTING IN PROPERTY
DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH.
To check for gas leakage, use an
approved chloride-free soap and water
solution, or other approved method.
GAS VALVE
This furnace has a 24-volt gas valve. It
has ports for measuring supply and
Length of Pipe, Feet
30 40 50 60
73 63 56 50
152 130 115 105
285 245 215 195
590 500 440 400
890 760 670 610
Gas Input of Furnace (BTU/HR)
=
Heating Value of Gas (BTU/FT
HIGH FIRE
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
manifold gas pressure. The valve
body contains a pressure regulator to
maintain proper manifold gas
pressure.
A control switch is on the valve body.
It can be set to only the "ON" or
"OFF" positions. The gas valve is a
slow-opening valve. See Figure 36.
When energized, it takes 6 to 8
seconds to fully open.
70 80
46 43
96 90
180 170
370 350
560 530
3 )
3
) may be
LOW FIRE
MANIFOLD
PRESSURE
ADJUSTMENT
OUTLET
PRESSURE
TAP